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Case Number Crl. A. No. S-11 of 2005
Decision Date Aug 22, 2006
Hearing Date
Decision The appellants were tried and convicted for offences under Section 337-F(i)(iii) of the Pakistan Penal Code and sentenced to one year of rigorous imprisonment for causing injuries to two individuals, Nazeer Ahmed and Ghulam Abbass. However, during the appeal process, applications were made under Section 345(5)(6) of the Criminal Procedure Code for permission to compromise the matter, which were accepted. As a result, the appellants were acquitted from the charge of causing injuries to Ghulam Abbass. The appeal was subsequently focused on the injuries caused to Nazeer Ahmed. It was noted that Nazeer Ahmed did not appear in court to testify about his injuries, and the prosecution failed to provide a satisfactory explanation for his absence. The court emphasized that without the testimony of the injured party, the prosecution's case could not be upheld. As a result, the conviction and sentence for the injuries to Nazeer Ahmed were set aside, and the appeal was allowed.
Summary In the case of Crl. A. No. S-11 of 2005, the Sindh High Court addressed critical issues surrounding the compromise of criminal charges under the Pakistan Penal Code. The court examined the validity of the prosecution's evidence, particularly concerning the non-appearance of key witnesses. The decision underscored the importance of personal grievances in criminal law, particularly the rights of injured parties to forgive and not pursue charges. The court's ruling reflects a broader understanding of justice and the application of the law, ensuring that the rights of individuals are upheld in the judicial process. The case serves as a significant reference point for future legal proceedings involving compromises in criminal cases, highlighting the delicate balance between legal procedures and personal rights. Keywords such as 'compromise in criminal cases', 'Pakistan Penal Code', and 'Sindh High Court' are trending in legal discussions and can enhance search visibility.
Court Sindh High Court
Entities Involved Not available
Judges RAHMAT HUSSAIN, JAFFERI, J.
Lawyers Mr. S. Mushtaque Hussain Shah, Mr. Mahmood Yousifi, Shaikh Amanullah
Petitioners 5 others, MOULA BUX
Respondents STATE
Citations 2007 SLD 3096, 2007 PLJ 451
Other Citations 1992 SCMR 2088
Laws Involved Pakistan Penal Code, 1860, Criminal Procedure Code, 1898
Sections 337-F(i), 337-F(iii), 345(5), 345(6)